Other Tourist Scams in Porto Seguro

Drink-Spiking on Passarela do Álcool

Porto Seguros famous Passarela do Álcool (Alcohol Walkway) in Arraial dAjuda and the equivalent strip in Porto Seguro proper are the citys nightlife epicentres and a known area for drink-spiking. New acquaintances — often posing as local guides or friendly locals — offer free drinks that have been laced with sedatives. Within 30–60 minutes the victim is severely disoriented, making theft of phones, wallets, and credit cards trivially easy. The open-air bar format makes it difficult to monitor your drink continuously.